Current local time in Sŏnbong, North Korea
KST · UTC+09:00 · Korean Standard Time
About Sŏnbong
Sŏnbong, Rason, North Korea uses the Korean Standard Time time zone (Asia/Pyongyang), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 27,331.
| Country: | North Korea |
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| State / region: | Rason |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′N / 130°23′E |
| Population: | 27,331 |
| Currency: | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Country calling code: | +850 |
Time zone in Sŏnbong
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Pyongyang |
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| Time zone name: | Korean Standard Time (KST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Sŏnbong does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sŏnbong today
| Sunrise: | 06:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:26 |
| Solar noon: | 12:02 |
| Day length: | 10h 47m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:10 – 17:55 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (KST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Sŏnbong
- London+8 hSŏnbong is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSŏnbong is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSŏnbong is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sŏnbong time
What time zone is Sŏnbong in?
Sŏnbong uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang (Korean Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Sŏnbong observe daylight saving time?
Sŏnbong does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sŏnbong and London?
Right now Sŏnbong is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Sŏnbong and New York?
Right now Sŏnbong is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.